Frank J Benedict

FRANK J. BENEDICT , 78 , of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 9:38 am, Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Randolph County Care Center, Sparta, Illinois.

He was born to the late Frank J. and Jane (nee Bystrom)Benedict, Jr on January 28, 1944 in Rock Island, Illinois.

Frank married Sandra K. Charbonneau on October 4, 1969 in Kankakee, Illinois; she survives.

Frank graduate from United Township High School in East Moline, Illinois in 1962 and then he attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and graduated with bachelor degree in Therapeutic Recreation in 1967.

Frank served in the Illinois National Guard from 1967- 1973 and as Alderman for Ward 1 in Chester from 2001-2003.

Frank started his career as A.T. Director Psychiatric Divisions at Kankakee, Illinois, Director of Social Rehab Service at Mantero Mental Health Center, Director of Leisure Time Services and activity therapy at Menard Psychiatric Center and Case Worker Supervisor at Menard Correctional Center in Chester, Illinois; until his retirement in 2001.

Frank was a member of American Legion Post #487 in Chester and he enjoyed fishing.

The family would like to thank Randolph County Care Center for their care and a special thank you to Joy and Kendra. Also, a thank you to Vitas Hospice for their care and concerns over the past couple of weeks.

Survivors:

Wife:

Sandy Benedict Chester, IL

1 Son:

Jordan Benedict Bremen, IL

Preceded in Death by : Parents, 1 Sister – Connie Jo Benedict and in-laws – Jerry & Lila Hull

Graveside Service :

11:00 am, Friday, March 25, 2022

Evergreen Cemetery, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Phillip Keeton

Memorials :

American Diabetes Association